Norfolk County and Quincy City property record for 237 Common St, Quincy, MA 02169
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $339,900 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,671 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:4014 B:27 L:1 |
| Primary APN | M:4014 B:27 L:1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,582 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,280 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1096101 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 COMMON ST |
| City | QUINCY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02169-4796 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | QUINCY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | QUINCY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 418102 |
237 Common St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 COMMON ST, QUINCY, MA 02169-4796 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001548487 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 237 Common St was $6,671, up 6.4% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Municipality | Quincy City |
| Unified School District | Quincy School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,671.00 (+6.45%) | $566,300 (+4.2%) Land $327,900 Building $238,400 | $598,595 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,267.00 (+5.52%) | $543,500 (+3.13%) Land $306,400 Building $237,100 | $598,595 (+18.33%) |
| 2024 | $5,939.00 (+9.92%) | $527,000 (+8.57%) Land $291,900 Building $235,100 | $505,875 |
| 2023 | $5,403.00 | $485,400 Land $278,000 Building $207,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Common St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 237 Common St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | QUINCY WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 106,000 people · EPA ID MA3243000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 21 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 478 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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